Lee Harpin

Lee Harpin was a reporter until 2021

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Board to boost youth engagement following annexation stance controversy

Vice president Edwin Shuker will head up new working group

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Board to boost youth engagement following annexation stance controversy

Starmer’s action on antisemitism prompts three peers to rejoin Labour

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JLC in urgent appeal to raise £3m for social care fund

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Revealed: Starmer's plans to reform party following EHRC report

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Lawyer accuses Ofsted of absence from education during coronavirus crisis

David Wolfson QC asks:''Where is Ofsted and its inspectors?'' during coronavirus pandemic

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June 17, 2020 11:02

Lawyer accuses Ofsted of absence from education during coronavirus crisis

Ruth Smeeth in new role as chief of Index Against Censorship

The former Labour MP, who was one of Corbyn’s most outspoken critics, said she was eager to begin the fight to protect free speech

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June 17, 2020 10:52

Ruth Smeeth in new role as chief of Index Against Censorship

Jenrick under pressure to hand over Desmond letters over ‘cash-for-favours’ claims

The Housing and Communities Secretary faces scrutiny after controversial planning decision

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June 17, 2020 10:47

Jenrick under pressure to hand over Desmond letters over ‘cash-for-favours’ claims

Prime Minister 'strongly objects' to Israeli annexation plans

Boris Johnson said his government believes 'profoundly' in a two-state solution, and 'will continue to make that case'

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June 16, 2020 14:55

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street on June 13, 2018 in London, England. The Prime Minister will attend PMQs in the House of Commons later today. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Gardner is new chief executive of the CST

David Delew, who has been in the role for seven years, is to step down in August

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June 16, 2020 11:45

Gardner is new chief executive of the CST

German church reinstates antisemitic ‘Jew-sow’ sculpture

Authorities say they want to treat object ‘critically’, but disagree over how

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June 16, 2020 08:31

German church reinstates antisemitic ‘Jew-sow’ sculpture

Bristol professor resigns from Labour

Prof Miller confirmed he had received two letters from Labour outlining allegations which meant he “may be in breach” of party rules

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June 15, 2020 15:30

Jewish schools will be at forefront of national education catch-up, says MP Halfon

The Harlow MP has warned of a “potential Ice Age” for UK school-children over fears that their educational development has suffered since lockdown was announced in March.

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June 15, 2020 15:01

Jewish schools will be at forefront of national education catch-up, says MP Halfon

Dana International defends author JK Rowling in transgender row

“One can agree or disagree, but we must not jump too fast with accusations of transphobia,'' wrote the Eurovision Song Contest winner in defence of the Harry Potter author

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June 15, 2020 10:25

Dana International defends author JK Rowling in transgender row

Young British Jews stage impromptu Black Lives Matter solidarity protest

Protestors hold banners supporting the global fight against anti-black racism and also call for justice for those affected by the Grenfell Fire tragedy three years ago

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June 14, 2020 16:50